Genus Poa
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Classified within the Poaceae family, the genus Poa is a large group comprising 681 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, Temperate Asia, and Australasia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, the Pacific, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with montane tropical and temperate regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 681 taxa (611 base species, 70 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (236), South America (140), Tropical Asia (127)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (424), Montane Tropical (116), Subalpine Or Subarctic (94)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (681), Herbaceous Perennials (639), Annuals & Biennials (60), Shrubs (1)
681 taxa found